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  • Live Whole Health #99: Self care

    Live Whole Health #99: Self care

    Self-care can be anything that helps you manage your stress and promote your own whole health and well-being.

  • Join us for 30 Days of Self Care using VA’s Covid Coach mobile app

    Join us for 30 Days of Self Care using VA’s Covid Coach mobile app

    Join the National Center for PTSD’s 30 Days of Self Care with the the COVID Coach mobile app. Download the app today for tips on how to relax and recharge.

  • Live Whole Health: Self care episode #28 – Moments of pause

    Live Whole Health: Self care episode #28 – Moments of pause

    It’s when we pause that we heal. Research conducted in 2019 showed that Americans check their phones an average of 96 times a day, or once every 10 minutes.

  • Live Whole Health: Self care episode #27 – Relaxation for headache

    Live Whole Health: Self care episode #27 – Relaxation for headache

    If you’re looking for relief from headaches, you might be surprised to learn that just a few basic relaxation techniques can help prevent the frequency and severity of headache attacks.

  • Take time for yourself: Find help with respite care

    Take time for yourself: Find help with respite care

    Caregiving can be challenging and time consuming. VA’s Caregiver Support Program offers a moment of respite.

  • Uphold military principles by taking care of yourself

    Uphold military principles by taking care of yourself

    Military principles: Words that define a member of the military can make some Veterans think twice about seeking support.

  • Live Whole Health #164: Acupressure self-care for neck pain

    Live Whole Health #164: Acupressure self-care for neck pain

    In just 10 minutes, you can get the benefits of acupressure! Simply follow along with Laurieanne Nabinger, registered nurse, in this Acupressure self-care for Neck Pain video. 

  • LiveWholeHealth #158: Scale back the back pain with self-care acupressure

    LiveWholeHealth #158: Scale back the back pain with self-care acupressure

    Have you ever had any aches or pains in your lower back? If so, you are not alone! Low back pain is a very common complaint, including among the Veteran population.

  • PTSD Bytes #12: Mindfulness for Self-Care

    PTSD Bytes #12: Mindfulness for Self-Care

    In this episode, host Pearl McGee-Vincent discusses mindfulness with Dr. Timothy J. Avery, clinical psychologist and readjustment counselor.

  • #Live Whole Health #102: Nourishment for self-care

    #Live Whole Health #102: Nourishment for self-care

    Self-care takes many forms, including nourishment, which makes us think of healthy food and drink. Have you considered other ways that you nourish your body such as vitamins and nature?

  • Take charge of your self-care with Annie App for Veterans

    Take charge of your self-care with Annie App for Veterans

    Register for the Annie app to receive automated text messages that empower you to play an active role in your care and achieve your health goals.

  • Enhancement allows Veterans to Self-Schedule care with community providers

    Enhancement allows Veterans to Self-Schedule care with community providers

    Online scheduling from VA lets you contact an in-network community provider to schedule an appointment, helping minimize scheduling delays.

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Last updated November 29, 2021

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